Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo, a dish that effortlessly combines succulent salmon fillets with zesty orzo pasta. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, allowing you to create a gourmet experience in under 30 minutes. With fresh ingredients and simple steps, this delightful meal will impress family and friends, satisfying both your taste buds and your culinary aspirations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skinless, boneless salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- While the orzo cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet.
- Sear salmon for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip carefully.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through but moist.
- Once orzo is done, stir in lemon zest and any remaining lemon juice from the salmon cooking process.
- Serve orzo on plates topped with seared salmon; garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg